Alitalia Cargo
Established in 1947, Alitalia Cargo became a member of SkyTeam Cargo in 2001. Destinations concentrate on strategic markets in China, Korea, Japan and the USA.
Alitalia Cargo had a fleet of 5 MD-11 freighter aircraft operating from Malpensa International Airport. Due to financial turmoil Alitalia cargo division was sold off to new owners in 2009.
Alitalia Cargo ceased operations on 12 January 2009.
Alitalia Cargo operated three special Boeing 747 aircraft that were customized to hold 56 Cadillac Allantés each. Chassis were shipped from Detroit to Italy. The completed bodies were shipped another 3,300 miles (5,300 km) from Italy in specially equipped Boeing 747s, 56 at a time, back to Cadillac's Detroit/Hamtramck Assembly plant.
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